Name of the organisation : University of Calcutta (caluniv.ac.in)
Description : Admission 2012 PhD Philosophy

Asmission Index Page : http://www.caluniv.ac.in/admission%2...tion_frame.htm
Admission Notice : http://www.caluniv.ac.in/admission%2...PHILOSOPHY.pdf

University of Calcutta
Department of Philosophy
Advertisement for Admission to Ph.D. Programme

Applications are invited for admission to Ph.D. Programme in Philosophy, Department of Philosophy, University of Calcutta, 1, Reformatory Street, Kolkata-27.

Fee :
Candidates should apply in the prescribed proforma by paying Rs.100/- through a challan obtainable from College Street Campus (Cash Counter).

Written examination :
The eligible candidates will have to appear for a written examination of two hours duration to be held in this Department on Tuesday, 14.08.2012, (12.30 p.m. to 2.30 p.m.)

Entrance test will comprise the following :
The candidates will have to write One essay (50 marks) (from a wide choice of topics in the following areas: Epistemology, Metaphysics, Analytic Philosophy, Ethics, Philosophy of Mind, Social & Political Philosophy, Kant, Aristotle, Phenomenology & Existentialism, Philosophy of Language, Classical and Contemporary Western Philosophy, Classical and Contemporary Indian Philosophy, Nyaya-Vaisesika, Vedanta, Comparative Religion, Logic).

Interview : 50 marks.

No. of Seats : 10

** The list of successful candidates will be displayed in the Notice Board of the Department by: 24.08.2012.
** They will have to appear for an interview, the date of which will be Tuesday, 28.08.2012 and Wednesday, 29.08.2012 from 12.30 pm onwards.

Note :
** The final selection for joining this programme will be on the basis of the interview.
** The allocation of supervisors will be on the basis of this interview.
** Those candidates who have already passed UGC / CSIR (JRF) Examinations / NET / SET/ SLET /M.Phil/ Teacher Fellowship or equivalent examinations need not appear at the written examination and can directly apply to appear at the interview.

Last Date : Last date for submission of application forms to the Department : 30.06.2012.

Important Dates :
** List of candidates eligible to appear for the direct interview will be put up on 03.08.2012.
** List of candidates eligible to appear for the written test will be put up on 03.08.2012.
** List of candidates who have qualified for the written test (14.08.2012) and are eligible for the interview will be put up on 24.08.2012.
** The final list of selected candidates shall be put up latest by 03.09.2012.
** Coursework commences from 21.09.2012.